Chronic pain, prescribed opioids and overdose risk: a qualitative exploration of the views of affected individuals and family members

Original research
par
Parkes, Tessa et al

Date de publication

2022

Géographie

UK

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Oui

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Oui

Évalué par des pairs

Yes

L’objectif

Explored how individuals and family members perceive the issue of overdose in relation to opioid analgesics, and their views of overdose prevention and potential interventions.

Constatations/points à retenir

Analysis generated five themes: (1) living with pain and experiencing stigma; (2) taking more medication than prescribed; (3) side effects of medication; (4) overdose risk and prevention: the role of prescribers; and (5) attitudes towards naloxone to address overdose risk.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

Interviews (n=12)

Mots clés

Overdose
Safer supply
About PWUD
Chronic pain